TUESDAY JULY 2ND
Exciting! Tamar Eisenman is back in Israel and embarking on a joint tour with Itay Pearl that begins tonight at the Kiryat Ono Public Library (HaMeyasdim 5, Kiryat Ono). The thrill of Tamar Eisenman live in concert – wild and precise, defying boundaries and borders, embracing contradictions, inventing and reinventing herself in each moment, delicate and bold. (from the Midnight East review of her concert at the Zone, with a photo album by Muperphoto) To get a sense of the fantastic chemistry between the two musicians, listen to their set at the City Winery New York: https://youtu.be/JpkZpIX9fXY Kiryat Ono show – doors open at 21:00, show begins at 22:00, tickets are 50 NIS and may be ordered online via this link.
Future concert dates: July 10th HeHalutz Beer Sheva – link to tickets ; July 18th Yellow Submarine Jerusalem – link to tickets ; July 25th Syncopa Haifa – link to tickets ; August 1st – Mitzpe Ramon Jazz Club – purchase tickets at the door; August 3rd – Hemdat Yamim – link to tickets ; September 3rd – Barby Tel Aviv – link to tickets ; September 6th Dgania Bet for tickets call: 054-7731743.
Check for updates on the facebook events: tour event and Kiryat Ono event.
GESHEM at Kuli Alma (10 Mikveh Israel)! With new songs and favorites such as Clones, Hexagon, Sungazing, Never Paired With Us, Lizard’s Tail, and more! GESHEM are (by their own description): Yonatan Albalak – guitar, keyboards, vocals; Shuz Shuzin – keyboards, vocals, split personality; Aviv (Sol Monk) Cohen – drums, interruptions. Doors open at 21:00, show around 22:30, admission free.
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THURSDAY JULY 4TH
Bint El Funk launch their new album – The Great & Glorious Yemenite Funky Thing at the Abraham Hostel (Levontin 21)! Special guests: DJ Black Lulu, Daklon, Liron Amram & the Panthers. Doors open at 20:30, show at 22:00. Tickets are 65 NIS in advance/80 at the door – order online via this link.
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FRIDAY JULY 5TH
Psoy Korolenko will be performing favorite songs (& audience requests)at the Ozen Bar (King George 48)! Scholar of Russian Literature, songwriter and mesmerizing performer, Korolenko is an embodiment of contrasts, with an edgy wit, uninhibited physicality dancing like a bearded psychedelic ballerina, embracing skepticism and poignant evocation of Jewish spirituality all in one great bear hug, eyes flashing with black fire and a spark of mischief. Expect most or all of the evening to be in Russian. Doors open at 20:00, show starts later. Tickets are 109 NIS – order online via this link (all the texts here are in Russian).
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New Orleans Function Jazz Band at Beit HaAmudim (Rambam 14)! Traditional jazz in an intimate venue – recommended to reserve places in advance, call: 03-5109228. Admission 42 NIS (cash) at the door.
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SATURDAY JULY 6TH
Marcos Valle at TEDER (Derech Jaffa 9)! Celebrating Brazilian jazz, with Brazilian singer/songwriter/producer Marcos Valle. Opening will be Joca Perpignan & DJs Noa Argov & Markey Funk. It all starts at 16:00, admission free.
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SUNDAY JULY 7TH
Yiddish Glory: Lost and Found Songs of Soviet Jews during WWII at Beth Shalom Aleichem (2 Berkowitz St)! Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Psoy Korolenko (Moscow – New York) and historian Anna Shternshis (University of Toronto) bring to life long lost Yiddish songs of World War II in this all-new concert and lecture program. The lecture is in English, songs in Yiddish with subtitles in Hebrew, English and Russian. Event at 19:00, admission free.
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WEDNESDAY JULY 10TH
Yoel Shemesh – “HaBayta” (Home) debut album release at The Zone (HaRechev 13)! Fantastic piano & original songs that describe emotional as well as social-political landscapes. Special guests: Jimbo Jay, Yehela Halmish and saxophonist Ioram Linker. Onstage: Yoel Shemesh – piano, vocals; Eviatar Hermesh – bass; Regev Baruch – drums. Doors open at 21:00, show at 22:00. Tickets are 50 NIS in advance/60 NIS at the door – order online via this link.
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FRIDAY JULY 12TH
The amazing MALOX at Levontin 7! Doors open at 21:00, show begins somewhat later… Admission 30 NIS.
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SATURDAY JULY 13TH
Dov Hammer launches his new album Blue Soul at Beit HaYotzer (Hangar 22, Tel Aviv Port)! Powerful singer, songwriter & harmonica player, Dov’s latest album reflects his musical versatility with a range of Blues styles. Doors open at 21:00, show begins at 21:30. Tickets are 40 NIS in advance/50 NIS at the door – order online via this link.
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Girls to the Front – powerful feminist energy at Levontin 7! Onstage: Shani Peleg, The Girls, Deaf Chonky, & Nomke. Doors open at 20:00, show at 20:45. Tickets are 52 NIS in advance/60 NIS at the door – order online via this link.
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TUESDAY JULY 16TH
Abate Berihun & Addis Ken Project at Levontin 7! Ethiopian-Jewish soul. Onstage: Abate Berihun – saxophone & vocals; Roy Mor – piano, David Michaeli – bass, Nitzan Birenbaum – drums. Doors open at 20:00, show begins later. Tickets are 62 NIS in advance/70 NIS at the door – order online via this link.
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WEDNESDAY JULY 17TH
Yemen Blues celebrating Ravid Kahalani’s birthday at TEDER (Jaffa Road 9) with a terrific lineup of guests! Whether he sings in Yemenite, Hebrew or French, Ravid Kahalani brings an emotional depth to his singing, from the most quiet ballad, to a heart-rending wail or whoops of joy. Guests include: Yossi Fine, Laroz, Eyal Talmudi, Uzi Ramirez, Atar Miner, Maya Dunitz, Neta Elkayam, Tom Cohen, Gilad Abro and more…Doors open at 21:30, admission free.
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A-WA release their new album Bayti Fi Rasi at the Barby (Derech Kibbutz Galuyot 52)! Bayti Fi Rasi is a concept album written and composed in Yemenite by Tair, Liron & Tagel Hayim, based on the story of their grandmother’s journey from Yemen to Israel. The dramatic story is accompanied by the unique harmonies of the three sisters, and the album – produced by Tamir Muskat (Balkan Beat Box) – has a groove that will make your body want to dance! Special guests – Peled, Gilad Kahana & Tamir Muskat. Doors open at 20:30, show begins an hour+ later. Tickets are 90 NIS in advance/110 NIS at the door – order online via this link.
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THURSDAY JULY 18TH
Harold’s Hoots – great folk/country/rock/blues at the Avivim Center, Ramat Aviv (75 Haim Levanon St)! Featuring: Barry The Pirate Gilbert, Chicks From Hell, Steven Greenberg, Amiel Schotz, Jacquelyne Wiener, Ronny Polak, Russell Rodberg, Ro’i Zultan, Zev Labinger & David Kriss, Ronnie G, Eli Dr. Blues Marcus, Eagle Solomon, Sue Buckwald, Aaron Leitner, Barry Nester, Scott Fields, Nadav Gal, and Harmonica Harold & the midnight jam session. Admission 30 NIS.
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SATURDAY JULY 20TH
Dakh Daughters at the Barby (52 Kibbutz Galuyot)! Rare opportunity to see this theatrical-musical performance! Doors open at 20:30, show begins about an hour+ later. Ticket prices are 149/169/189 NIS – order online via this link.
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SUNDAY JULY 21ST
Red Okra String Band performing at Tsuzamen (Raanan 3)! Doors open at 20:00, show begins later. Songs in English and Hebrew, shaped from the life, land, visions, scents and sounds of this place, played with scintillating radiance on instruments associated with Bluegrass, folk and country music, as reflected in their sound, with touches of Irish folk.
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Sababa 5 at the Cuckoo’s Nest (Noam 3, Jaffa)! Sababa 5 are: Amir Sadot – Keys; Gilad Levin – Guitar; Guy Benami – Drums; Ilan Smilan – Guitar. Doors open at 21:00, admission free.
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THURSDAY JULY 25TH
Gal de Paz – Narcotic Heart tour, performing solo at the piano – Levontin 7! Powerful performer, singer-songwriter Gal de Paz (Lucille Crew, The Paz Band) takes the stage solo… Doors open at 20:00, show begins later. Tickets are 84 NIS – order online via this link.
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SUNDAY JULY 28TH
Levontin 7 is celebrating 13th anniversary with a 3-day music marathon – admission FREE! Doors open at 19:30, show begins at 20:00. Onstage Sunday: Hadara Levin Areddy, Ram Orion, Yehu Yaron, Daniel Rubin, Nir Shlomo, Noam Rotem, Kosta Kaplan, Hashash Amiti, Bijoux, The Driers.
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MONDAY JULY 29TH
Levontin 7 is celebrating with a 3-day music marathon – admission FREE! Doors open at 19:30, show begins at 20:00. Onstage: Adi Keshet Cohen, Kama Vardi, Avigail Koevary, Mamuta, Regel Sabres, Bish Bash, Batshitcrazies, Gobbolino, Adi Shacham.
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TUESDAY JULY 30TH
Levontin 7 is celebrating with a 3-day music marathon – admission FREE! Doors open at 19:30, show begins at 20:00. Onstage: Tonic Clonic, Shadaim Lemala, Banot Lucifer, Pufferfish, Meuban, May Lavie, Bzaat, Sneaky Basterds, Shelly Levi, Arik Eber.
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